S197 Tried something new - Boss 302S in WRL

[Stan Whitney]

At the beginning of Feb I joined some good track buddies (Riser Harness Ford racing) to run their recently acquired Boss 302S in the WRL season opener at Eagles Canyon Raceway in TX. Thats me on the right as we got on grid for sunday.

Some here may recognize the car from BaT last fall, it was prepped by Kohr the last couple of years and came to us very nicely setup. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2...OzeF1uHGSrL3BuNxwg_aem_yzmzmYYDD7dOq_o8tOagNw
We did have a thrash to replace the transmission the week before the race after 3rd gear synchro left the chat during testing - thanks Summit for having the needed Tremec on the shelf in Arlington.

After nervously making it through tech on thursday, we got to test and qualify on Friday.

We were not the fastest on track or in the pits, but all 4 of us got to drive, race, (spin occasionally) and survive without leaving a scratch on the car. The Boss was a tank, ran cool and consistent through the often cold, damp and slick track without a complaint. We placed 5th in the 8hr on saturday, and 6th in the 7hr on sunday. Moving up several places each day with reliability and consistency. What an experience! My first wheel to wheel driving and showed me I have lots to learn about racecraft. Look for us at another race soon later this summer.


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[ArizonaBOSS]

Sounds like fun! Looks like some serious hardware out there with GT4 cars and prototypes!

 

[Bill Pemberton]

So , Stan, are you the far right, or right of the guy on the far left , or the only guy in a racesuit. We just want to get it right!

Fun time, I am envious!

 

[Stan Whitney]

Far right, the shortest one!

 

[GAR944]

Legendary effort by you and the rest of the team.
Have done an annual 6hr relay regularity event and been team manager later on here in Australia. That destroys me by the end of the day.
The fact your guys survived an 8 hour and followed it up with a 7 hour the next day is next level.
Plenty of stories i'm sure to be had out of that event. Well done guys.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

We will be able to recognize each other at the track, as I am about the same height I bet. Plus , I sport a lovely grey colored beard also, ha.

 

[JDee]

We will be able to recognize each other at the track, as I am about the same height I bet. Plus , I sport a lovely grey colored beard also, ha.

So you just described most of us on this forum!!!

 

[Champale]

What a great experience for all of you guys! Super awesome car, too!

 

[Stan Whitney]

So you just described most of us on this forum!!!

All too true. So many stories leading up to and through the weekend, everyone on the team normally time trials a gt350 or gt500. In my mind I think of them as the 4 horsemen....

 

[Bill Pemberton]

4 Horsemen, I would go with that over Pink Pony Boys, ha!

We are all envious of the WRL event and great write up!

 

[302BOB]

We will be able to recognize each other at the track, as I am about the same height I bet. Plus , I sport a lovely grey colored beard also, ha.

I'm beard free right now, but I sported a "stash" in my earlier days...........I called it my flavor saver.......folks thought I was referring to food..........not exactly......................